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MacArthur, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2009
In this article, I discuss research on the use of technology to support the writing of students with learning disabilities. Struggling writers can benefit from a wide range of computer applications for writing. Word processing, spelling checkers, word prediction, and speech recognition offer support for transcription and revision. Word processing…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Learning Disabilities
Sheingold, Karen; And Others – 1983
This symposium includes the following papers: "Software for the Classroom: Issues in the Design of Effective Software Tools" (D. Midian Kurland); "Computers for Composing" (Janet H. Kane); "LOGO Programming and Problem Solving" (Roy D. Pea); "The Computer as Sandcastle" (Jeanne Bamberger); "Learning…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Educational Assessment
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Miller, Larry; Olson, John – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Examines the premise that experience with computers can fundamentally alter teaching. Contends that the promise of computers and other educational technology is overstated. Presents a case study and summaries of other studies that suggest a teacher's instructional philosophy is a more powerful determinant of computer effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational History
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D'Odorico, Laura; Zammuner, Vanda L. – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the writing skills of 51 Italian fourth graders who used word processors for several months. Concludes that word processing can help motivate children and teachers to do more writing and that further improvement in writing skills would occur if the children received writing instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education